Before We Go - C-

Rated PG-13, 89 minutes

The unremarkable, contrived new romance dramedy "Before We Go," in spite of its two appealing thirty-something leads, falters in making you believe in or fight for this pair. The movie follows the journey of two strangers, Nick (Chris Evans) and Brooke (Alice Eve) stuck in New York City for the night. Starting as convenient acquaintances, the two soon grow into each other's most trusted confidants when a night of unexpected adventure forces them to confront their fears and take control of their lives. Directed by Evans in his feature directorial debut and written by Oscar-winner Ronald Bass ("Rainman"), "Before We Go" is a downbeat, implausible look at whims, bad luck and lost chances that couldn't have happened to a more engaging pair. It's a likable but inauspicious directing debut for Evans, with the thin storyline and cardboard characters riding on the charms of he and fellow lead Eve ("Men in Black 3"); the movie has little to do but have the characters walk around New York City and discuss their sucky love lives and relationships. On top of that, the bad luck these two have you'd think they'd eventually run away from each other (stolen purses, declined credit cards, lost relationships and jobs - you name it) and it's a miracle they stay together as long as they do. Captain America/Evans has a lot going for him, but this time out, he's not able to save this depressing, talky and unsatisfying low-budget rom com. Sorry to say, but "Before We Go" is one to skip.